The Government says it is engaging with some neighboring countries of Ukraine, to ensure the safety evacuation of Ghanaian students from the disputed region.
According to a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said, the decision becomes key after Ukraine had closed its airspace following Russian invasion.
“Following the closure of the Ukraine airspace, it has become challenging to airlift our compatriots from Kiev and other parts of the country. Hence, the only viable means is by land to neighboring countries such as Moldova, Belarus, Slovakia, and Hungary.”
The Foreign Affairs Ministry also indicated that relevant Ghanaian missions and Honorary consuls are on standby to help the students who have already begun their road trip to Hungary and Romania.
“Discussions with the authorities in Switzerland, Turkey, Moldova, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia to assist with the smooth evacuation of Ghanaians in Ukraine are far advanced.
“The officials of relevant Ghanaian diplomatic missions and Honorary Consuls are on standby to facilitate the passage of students who had commenced their journey by road to Romania and Hungary,” the statement noted.
It stressed further that the “government has put in place the necessary package to facilitate the transportation, accommodation, feeding, medical support to ease the burden on our compatriots.
